This contract is made by and between Hidden Valley Farms and _______________________________________________________________________  
(Purchaser) 

is for breeding of the mare named _____________________________________________ 

and the stallion Warrick, for the 2011 Breeding season. 

The breed of the mare is _______________________________________________

Color ___________________________________Foaled_______/_______/______

by _______________________________________________________________  

out of_____________________________________________________________

by________________________________________________________________

Registry and Number (if registered) _______________________________________

THIS SERVICE IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

1. The determination of the mare's condition for breeding is the purchasers responsibility.

2. A non-refundable Booking Fee of $500 is due at the signing of the contract.

3. The 2011 Breeding Fee is $1500.00.

4. Hidden Valley Farms will collect semen for the mare one time without a collection charge

5. After the initial semen collection, it is the purchasers responsibility, if additional semen collections are necessary, to pay the collection fee of $150.

6. The cost of shipping the semen is the purchasers responsibility. A $100 shipping deposit will be required and applied to shipping charges. Balance will be refunded after the completed veterinary certificate is returned by November 30, 2009.

7. If the semen is shipped from airport to airport, there will be a $65 charge for the transportation to the airport. If available.

8.One  breeding dose of semen will be sent in one shipment.  If available and requested,  two breeding doses will be sent..

9. If an Hidden Valley Farms container is used for shipment of semen, there is a $100 deposit required. After receipt and use of semen, the container must be shipped back to Hidden Valley Farms within three (3) days. After 3 days, there will be a late container fee of $25.00 per day. The container must be returned clean. If ballast bags and coolant cans are damaged or missing, purchaser will be charged. Deposit will be refunded after the completed veterinary certificate is returned by November 30, 2010.

10. Interest of 1.5% per month will be charged on outstanding balances.

11. The purchaser is responsible for teasing, calculating estrus and insemination of the mare.

12. It is the purchasers responsibility to contact Hidden Valley Farms immediately when the mare comes into heat. Hidden Valley Farms will not guarantee that a collection will be made without 36 hours notice.

13. Further, it is agreed if the mare fails to conceive during the 2011 breeding season, Hidden Valley Farms will collect and ship again in the 2011 and 2012 season if necessary. A veterinary certificate to that effect is required. It will be the purchasers responsibility to pay the collection and shipping charges. If the mare, after being checked in foal aborts or does not produce a foal to stand and nurse, a return privilege will be granted for the 2012 and 2013 season, if necessary, without additional stud fee but the purchaser will be responsible for collection and shipping charges. A veterinary certificate is required within ten (10) days from the date of death. This constitutes a 3 year live foal guarantee. Balance of deposits are returned.  Upon notification, a substitute mare may be used during the contract period.

14. If the stallion should die before serving the mare, frozen semen, if available, will replace fresh cooled semen.  If the named mare dies or becomes unfit to be bred before the first shipment of semen is sent, a mare may be substituted or the fees paid, less expenses incurred,  will be returned. A veterinary certificate will be required.

15. This agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed by the laws of the State of California. I agree that if it is necessary for either party to file a lawsuit arising out of this agreement, they will only file the lawsuit in Sonoma County,Ca. If any legal action is necessary to enforce the terms of this contract, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and collection costs.

16. When Hidden Valley Farms, by its authorized representative, signs and returns one copy of this contract, it will be a binding contract on both parties subject to the above terms and conditions and not transferable or assignable.

By_____________________________________________ Date____________________________
Hidden Valley Farms

Purchaser______________________________________________ Date____________________

Address________________________________________________________________________

Phone__________________________________   Fax___________________________________

E-Mail____________________________   Mobile Phone__________________________

FEES:
$    500 Non-refundable Booking Fee due at signing of contract.
$   1500 due before semen is shipped.
$    100 Deposit on equitainer, if applicable, due before semen is shipped.
$    100 Deposit on transportation charges, if applicable, due before is semen shipped.

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Mail to: Hidden Valley Farms,  118 Grape Gables Way, Cloverdale, Ca.95425